8/20/1968(51 years ago today) - From the "Where's Professor Proton when you need him?" files: TheUniversity of Tennesseeaudio lab director, Dr. David M. Linscomb, eleases a "startling" report -- After three months, a guinea pigthat was subjected to 88 hours of rock music recorded at a Knoxville club at 120 decibels, is found to have suffered "acute damage to the inner ears". New York club owner Steve Paulreplies "Should a major increase in guinea pig attendance occur at our club, we'll certainly bear their comfort in mind".

8/20/1973 (46 years ago today) - From the "We're still itchin' for a time machine..." files: Bruce Springsteenkicks off a seven night run at a place called Oliver'sin Boston, Mass., playing a couple of hour long sets each night -- Two (short) years from now, he'll release the "Born To Run" album. Tell me about it...